PreSchools and Playgroups for Stroud

Our 2 children have been going to Season's nursery from a young age. They are now almost 4 and almost 2. They thoroughly enjoy going to Seasons and have thrived there. There is a lovely balance of free play as well as learning. The staff are fantastic, very supportive, always listen and seem to really know and understand our children well. Bridget, the manager, is always happy to try and accommodate our needs wherever possible. We would definitely recommend this nursery to others because our children are so happy there. Thank you to all of the staff for their ongoing care and support towards our children.

Seasons have been looking after my son for the last year, since he was 9 months old. They offer fantastic facilities and the staff have a great work ethic and understanding of the children they care for. They encourage the children to play outside whenever possible and create a very safe environment that allows the children to learn by doing different activities. I would not hesitate to recommend this nursery!

A lovely nursery. Staff are caring and enthusiastic about all the activities they do with the children. My son has been there for over a year now and he absolutely loves going to nursery which really helps. He does so many different things during the day and enjoys the lovely outdoor space too. The communication with home through their books is brilliant and gives you an insight into their day. I really recommend Curious Caterpillars.

My daughter attends this Nursery. She cannot wait to go each day, which is a relief. The staff are incredible, and go out of their way to make her feel secure and happy here. The communication between the staff and parents is good. My daughter is currently transitioning rooms, and this process has been happening at her pace and all seems to be going smoothly so far. My only niggle is traffic at drop off can be a bit difficult, but we knew that would be the case - and makes school holidays an extra easy drop off treat!! We are very glad to have found curious caterpillars after looking at a variety of other local childcare options.

After School Care

Amazing school and community at Thrupp. My kids have been so happy there. It's a rare gem!

Excellent school! Very good to the students and families, the head mistress Mrs Campbel has the ability to remember every child's name and will stand outside daily to say hello and goodbye to them. Lessons are great, my 4 years old has learned so much! I was aways sceptical about sending him into school due to his age (one of the youngest in the year) but he absolutely loves it here.
The sine downside to this school is availability of parking nearby for drop off and pickup. But this is a minor issue and in ow way overshadows how good this place is.

Choosing a school around Stroud. This is an Australian video but has some really good Tips!

Independent Schools - Prep & Secondary - for Stroud

Independent Schools for Stroud - private preparatory and senior schools. Prep schools age 8 yrs to 11yrs or 13 yrs. Senior schools age 11yrs or 13 yrs to 18yrs. Some independent schools have a pre-prep department (age 3 to 8yrs) as well as prep and senior schools. Independent schools can be co-educational or single sex.

Secondary Schools

Today, with my business Immersive Theatres, I delivered a 7m digital planetarium experience to 45 Year 7 pupils at Stroud High School. I was warmly welcomed by the staff and found the hall prepared just as I had requested - plus I was brought very welcome refreshment on a very hot day. The afternoon was well organised with the group arriving on time. The excited but well-behaved students enjoyed a rich selection of content: peering up at the planetarium night sky, flying through the rings of Saturn, travelling to the Galapagos with Charles Darwin and pondering the question why we find Nature and the Universe so beautiful. Thank you Stroud High School for a very pleasant visit.

Local Authority Schools - Primary & Secondary Schools

Local Authority primary and secondary schools for GL5 1AE . LEA primary schools age 4yrs (the year in which a child is 5) to 11yrs. Secondary schools age 11yrs to 16yrs or 18 yrs. Each school has a local catchment area.

Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. Ofsted reports directly to Parliament and is independent and impartial, inspecting and regulating services which care for children and young people, and those providing education and skills for learners of all ages.

Click for the full database of OFSTED's inspection reports - check out schools in GL5 or anywhere in the country.

GetTheRightSchool was formed to offer a unique reference point on getting your child into the school of your choice. The web site covers all you need to about education choices with tips and a guide to the application process and issues that could impact your child's school day, from dealing with bullying, to money issues, to how to work out school catchment areas when they move schools.

Independent Schools Council Website - has a search facility: by county, school or postcode. The ISC brings together eight associations of independent schools, their heads, bursars and governors and represents over 1,200 independent schools in the UK and overseas.

Lists more than 31,000 UK state and independent schools and colleges, including over 26,000 UK School, College and University Websites. Search for schools or search for educational establishments anywhere in the UK by geographical county, postcode, name or LEA.

Special Needs Schools around you

It is quite clear from the posts written by those who ACTUALLY have first hand experience here, that in spite of what outsiders may think, this establishment is very good at what it does.
For the lady who says 'staff here can't take criticism' the post you refer to wasn't written by staff, but a former resident/pupil. We are all quick to judge but this just proves we should never judge a book by its cover. Well written jasmine Smith-burgoiné, you have clearly learned much here.

absolutely the best, changed my life, got me ready for the wide world, I was here for 6 years and I learnt so much about budgeting and sorting out things, catching buses on my own etc., literally the best school in the world LOVED IT!!!,
DEAR PUBLIC,
all the kids in this school are here for a reason and I don't think you should be writing bad reviews without thinking about there needs and restrains have gone down massively, don't judge the school just cause you see someone being restrained the staff do an amazing job of keeping everyone safe when they have to deal with restraints, but its literally very rare restraints at Cotswold chine school now, everyone`s amazing here, literally if anyone of you were ever thinking of applying, don't think about it, just apply because just its like a massive family, all the different personalities and you guys would see the school in a different light.

Our 2 children have been going to Season's nursery from a young age. They are now almost 4 and almost 2. They thoroughly enjoy going to Seasons and have thrived there. There is a lovely balance of free play as well as learning. The staff are fantastic, very supportive, always listen and seem to really know and understand our children well. Bridget, the manager, is always happy to try and accommodate our needs wherever possible. We would definitely recommend this nursery to others because our children are so happy there. Thank you to all of the staff for their ongoing care and support towards our children.

Seasons have been looking after my son for the last year, since he was 9 months old. They offer fantastic facilities and the staff have a great work ethic and understanding of the children they care for. They encourage the children to play outside whenever possible and create a very safe environment that allows the children to learn by doing different activities. I would not hesitate to recommend this nursery!

Website with facility to search for many different kinds of special needs schools and links to lots of support groups. Find a special needs school near Stroud or search the website for special schools throughout the UK

Adult Education Centres for GL5 - Language Tuition

Adult Education

Terrific value for money and great fun on a Wednesday evening. It doesn't matter if you've danced before, Elaine has a class to suit everyone. I started as a complete beginner with 2 left feet and I've been amazed to find that I can get round a dance floor and I've actually only got one left foot! Best of all I really enjoy it. An hour with Elaine, John and their other very patient teachers is also a really good workout. The tuition is of a high standard but you are not expected to run before you can walk. I've also made a lot of good friends through the classes and the excellent weekends away that Elaine and John organise.

Elaine and John ran a fantastic dance weekend at the Langstone Cliff Hotel. They are both excellent teachers and we enjoyed evening dances and expert tuition during day sessions. We were welcomed to the friendly group (visitors from a distant county) and nurtured by our charming, friendly and witty table who we sat with through the weekend. We would definitely recommend these weekends for dancers of all standards. A comfortable hotel, good company and wonderful dancing enjoyed by all. Robin & Sandra from Norwich

The School of Homeopathy is grounded in an amazing wealth of knowledge and guidance towards all that is Homeopathy. My family and friends have all been made Healthier as a result of my training. When I qualify in June, I do so into a Global Community and Profession that is incredibly Wise and Empowering. This is safe Medicine from the Natural world that works. The Founder, Principals, Teachers and Supervisors are all Amazing.

The School of Homeopathy is a fantastic place to learn. Set within the beautiful grounds of Hawkwood College- it is a pleasure to attend the teaching weekends along with like-minded individuals who come from all walks of life. The teaching team have decades of experience in treating illness according to the sound principles and empirical study of Homeopathy. The staff at Hawkwood are very friendly, welcoming and deliver exceptional hospitality.

Martina's Zumba Gold classes are fast and furious but great fun! I seem to spend a lot of time ' not quite getting it right' but it doesn't matter a bit and I am reaping lots of benefits such as supple joints and less joint pain along with increasing stamina and most of all having fun. Whatever your age or ability come along and try a session.

I booked a birthday party here and my daughter loved it and had a great time during Martina's lesson and enjoyed the space with her friends afterwards. Martina was lovely with the children and Samuel was very flexible and accommodating with all that he could provide to ensure the party went smoothly. I would definitely hire it again.